Hoved af en mand med pelshue 1846 - 1902

This is Vilhelm Kyhn's drawing "Head of a Man with Fur Hat". The lines, rendered in a monochromatic palette, create a dense textural surface, particularly noticeable in the beard and the elaborate fur hat. The composition is centralized, focusing entirely on the head and shoulders of the subject. Kyhn’s approach here is to capture the essence of the figure through a network of hatching and cross-hatching, building depth and volume. This technique, reminiscent of printmaking, sacrifices precise contours for a more atmospheric, almost dissolving effect. The face emerges from the shadows, inviting a contemplation on the nature of portraiture itself. The density of the lines could be interpreted as a reflection on the weight of existence or the complexity of the human psyche. Consider how Kyhn uses line not just to depict form but to explore the very fabric of representation, challenging the observer to look beyond the surface.